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Norwood Elem School
Middle School · Norwood Esd 63 · Peoria, IL
A Norwood Esd 63 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6521 W Farmington Rd, Peoria, IL 61604
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norwood Elem School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norwood Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,678/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,628
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 2–12 | 3.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Harold B Dawson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 4–8 | 3.4 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Sterling Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 5–8 | 3.5 mi | 350 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norwood Esd 63
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norwood Elem School is listed in Norwood ESD 63; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norwood Elem School
Norwood Elem School is a public middle school in Peoria, IL, part of Norwood Esd 63, serving approximately 153 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,717 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norwood Elem School
What grades does Norwood Elem School serve?
Norwood Elem School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Norwood Elem School?
Norwood Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Elem School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norwood Elem School rank in IL?
Norwood Elem School ranks #3,717 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Norwood Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norwood Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Norwood Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norwood Elem School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norwood Elem School a charter school?
No, Norwood Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norwood Elem School a Title I school?
No, Norwood Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norwood Elem School?
59.5% of students at Norwood Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Peoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (309) 676-3683
- Area population (ZIP 61604)
- 27,502
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61604; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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